I-680 Work On Monument To Be Delayed

Published 4:00 am, Thursday, October 8, 1998

Pleasant Hill -- The California Department of Transportation has indefinitely delayed the opening of the new and potentially confusing Monument Boulevard "urban diamond interchange" from northbound Interstate 680.

Caltrans spokeswoman Kelly Stewart said the traffic signals that will control the interchange are not ready and could take four to six weeks to complete. A new opening date will not be set until the lights, wiring and power sources have been installed and tested.

The new interchange, which includes lanes specifically for through-traffic and freeway access and centrally controlled signals, is said to be more efficient than traditional interchanges.